About TR

A native of the Pacific Northwest, TR studied international studies at the University of Washington. With absolutely no interest in medicine at the time, TR joined Teach For America, where he taught AP Chemistry in Detroit to the most incredible students.

During his classroom experience, TR saw the parallels between health and education, and how his students’ lack of access to proper healthcare was dramatically affecting their classroom performance. He also saw how the effects of trauma were long-lasting and extended beyond the healthcare environment. He is interested in trauma surgery, specifically focused on urban communities, in hopes of providing accessible and quality treatment for disadvantaged communities.

TR is currently a surgical resident at the University of Arizona—Tucson. He has formerly been involved as Student Body President, an Urban Health Scholar and Schweitzer Fellow. He is an avid runner, rower, beginner chef, and can spend hours explaining his love of cheese.